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What Happened on December 23, 1899

Historical Events

  • British Field Marshal Lord Roberts departs Southampton for South Africa for the 2nd Boer War
  • Tentative Turkish & German treaty on construction of Baghdad railway

About December 23, 1899

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 7 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn